Adam Smith Fellowship Application

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The Adam Smith Fellowship is a co-sponsored program of the Mercatus Center and Liberty Fund, Inc. for PhD students interested in political economy. Fellowships are awarded to graduate students attending PhD programs in a variety of universities and fields, including but not limited to economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology. If you have any questions, email SmithFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu.

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